תהלים, פרק פ״א, פסוק י״ז

A promise of immense divine abundance and extraordinary agricultural blessing awaits the Israelites as a reward for following God's ways. When God provides for His people, He offers the absolute best. The promised harvest is described in its most premium form, representing the finest and highest quality of wheat available [ביאור שטיינזלץ, מצודת ציון, מלבי״ם].

The reward continues with a miraculous picture of sweet honey flowing from hard stone. The primary approach among commentators is that this serves as a metaphor for massive abundance appearing in dry and thirsty places, mirroring the miracles the Israelites experienced in the desert [רש״י, מצודת דוד]. Others suggest that the honey represents the greatest delights of the earth, while the rock symbolizes strength. In this view, the Israelites will inherit the treasures and spoils of mighty nations [רד״ק]. Alternatively, this imagery is a direct reminder of God's past kindnesses, recalling the sweet manna they ate and the water that miraculously flowed from the desert rock [אבן עזרא].

Although the promise is framed as an event that has already occurred, it actually serves as a guarantee for the future [מאירי]. It looks ahead to the era of redemption, a time when a miraculous blessing will cover the land and the rocky landscape will overflow with sweet abundance [אלשיך, אבן עזרא]. As this vision is delivered, the perspective shifts suddenly from speaking about God to God speaking directly to the listener. This sudden change is a common feature of prophetic style, where the voice naturally transitions from the prophet's own words to a direct, personal message from God Himself [אבן עזרא, מאירי].